Cleveland Cavaliers have received trade offers for Rodney Hood: Sources

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With the trade deadline fast approaching and the Cleveland Cavaliers sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, the team has received multiple offers for Rodney Hood, sources told cleveland.com.

At this point, less than a week before the Feb. 7 deadline, none of the interested teams have met Cleveland’s asking price.

Hood, 26, signed a one-year qualifying offer worth $3.4 million this past summer. Because of that, his contract carries a one-year Bird restriction, which allows him to veto any trade.

Both Hood and his agent have already informed the Cavs on what he would be willing to do with that veto power, according to league sources. And Hood will be choosy.

Hood had a tough time getting comfortable in the months after his February arrival last year and it led to a frustrating few months where he ultimately lost his spot in the Cavaliers' playoff rotation. Beyond a future contract hanging over him, Hood was trying to get acclimated to new a system and a much different role. The fit wasn’t ideal and because of his chaotic experience in the first few months post-trade, Hood will only be willing to waive his no-trade for a chance to play for a contending team that also offers a clearly-defined role.

Multiple playoff contenders have checked in on the swingman. The Clippers sent scouts to home and away games last month. The Philadelphia 76ers, who will be without starter Wilson Chandler for 2-3 weeks because of a quad injury, make sense as a trade partner, but may not have the pieces. Prior to the Anthony Davis saga, the New Orleans Pelicans were interested in Hood. That would have been an appealing destination, according to a source. New Orleans, of course, isn’t considered a “buyer” anymore. The Oklahoma City Thunder are another team to watch, as they could need an extra wing with Andre Roberson’s return uncertain following a setback after left knee surgery. Only the Thunder may not have the assets to make a deal. The San Antonio Spurs have two first-rounders and sources said they’ve shown interest.

Golden State Warriors are keeping an eye on Hood as well, according to sources. But that may be more in case Hood becomes a buyout candidate.

The price tag for Hood is tough to determine at this point. While it may be unlikely for the Cavs to get a first-rounder for a player set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, Hood clearly has value around the league. Many teams are looking for a player with his skill set.

Hood, 6-foot-8 with starting and playoff experience, can play multiple positions and has knowledge of a variety of systems. He is the Cavs' fifth-leading scorer, averaging 12.3 points on 43.1 percent from the field and 36 percent from 3-point range. He has scored in double figures in 31 games.

As the clock ticks down to 3 p.m. Thursday, Hood is trying to keep the chatter in perspective.

“It’s always good to feel wanted,” Hood said Saturday. "Even in free agency last year it was the same thing even though I wound up signing the qualifying (offer). It’s good to know people appreciate you. Being a part of a trade doesn’t always mean you’re not a good player. It means they want to do something different for their organization.

“As long as you have a job, I’m providing for my family, I’m blessed and you move forward. There’s no malice towards anything. It’s basketball. I’m healthy. I’m playing the game I love so you move forward with it. I don’t keep harping on it because you will go crazy and it will affect your mind and it messes up your play so stay sharp and have fun with it at the end of the day.”